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SECTION
FRONT SUSPENSION
FSU B
FSU
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 Disassembly ............................................................. 9 F
Precautions .............................................................. 2 Inspection ................................................................. 9
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY ......................... 9
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3 MOUNTING INSULATOR AND RUBBER PARTS... 10 G
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3 THRUST BEARING ............................................. 10
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) COIL SPRING ..................................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4 Assembly ................................................................ 10
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4 STABILIZER BAR ..................................................... 11
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ........................... 5 Removal and Installation ........................................ 11
Components ............................................................. 5 TRANSVERSE LINK AND LOWER BALL JOINT ... 13
On-Vehicle Service ................................................... 6 Removal and Installation ........................................ 13 I
Front Wheel Alignment ............................................. 6 Inspection ............................................................... 13
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION ............................... 7 TRANSVERSE LINK ........................................... 13
CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINA- LOWER BALL JOINT .......................................... 14 J
TION ...................................................................... 7 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 15
TOE-IN .................................................................. 7 General Specifications (Front) ................................ 15
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE ..................... 8 Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1) ....................... 15
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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ................. 9 Lower Ball Joint ...................................................... 15
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9 Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) ................................. 16
PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001
Precautions EES000IB
PREPARATION PFP:00002
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Special Service Tools EES000IC
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
B
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
HT72520000 Removing tie-rod outer end and lower ball
(J25730-B) joint C
Ball joint remover
NT146
FSU
Commercial Service Tools EES000ID
NT148
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Equivalent to GG94310000 Removing and installing brake piping
1 Flare nut crowfoot a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
2 Torque wrench
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S-NT360
J
Spring compressor Removing and installing coil spring
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NT717
×: Applicable
Symptom
Reference page
Judder
Shimmy
handling
Vibration
Possible Cause and SUSPECTED
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FSU-5
or deflection
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Bushing or mounting deterioration FSU-5
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Parts interference —
FSU-4
×
×
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Spring fatigue FSU-16
×
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Incorrect wheel alignment FSU-6
×
Stabilizer bar fatigue FSU-11
×
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× DRIVE SHAFT FAX-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
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2006 Sentra
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
FSU
WEIA0002E
1. Strut tower bar bracket (if equipped) 2. Strut spacer 3. Strut mount bracket
4. Strut mount bearing 5. Spring upper seat 6. Upper spring rubber seat
7. Bound bumper rubber 8. Coil spring 9. Lower spring rubber seat
10. Shock absorber 11. Wheel hub and steering knuckle 12. Cotter pin
13. Strut tower bar (if equipped) 14. Stabilizer 15. Stabilizer clamp
16. Bushing 17. Suspension member 18. Rebound stopper
19. Connecting rod 20. Transverse link
Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
● Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
● Make sure that cotter pin is inserted.
● Retighten all axle and suspension nuts and bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to FSU-5, "Components" .
SMA525A
SFA392B
Before checking front wheel alignment, be sure to make a preliminary inspection (unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation. A
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage.
If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
a. Remove tire from wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance B
machine.
b. Set dial indicator as shown in the illustration.
C
Wheel runout (Dial indi- : Refer to WT-3, "ROAD
cator value) WHEEL" .
3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness. SFA975B
D
4. Check front suspension for looseness.
5. Check steering linkage for looseness.
6. Check that front shock absorbers work properly. FSU
7. Check vehicle wheelarch height (unladen*). Refer to FSU-16, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)" .
● *: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated posi-
tions. F
SFA439BA
SFA956A
FSU
● When installing strut spacer, it must be positioned as shown.
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WSU003
Disassembly EES000IJ
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1. Set shock absorber on vise, then loosen piston rod lock nut.
● Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
SSU003
Inspection EES000IK
SFA508A
● Install upper spring seat with alignment mark facing the outer
side of vehicle, in line with strut-to-knuckle attachment points.
● Replace strut lower mounting nuts.
● When installing strut to knuckle, be sure to hold bolts and
tighten nuts.
Strut to knuckle : 114 - 133 N·m
tightening torque (11.6 - 13.6 kg-m, 84 - 98 ft-lb)
SFA564B
WSU004
FSU
● When installing stabilizer, make sure the paint mark and clamp
face in their correct directions.
F
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SFA959A
● Make sure that the slit in the bushing is in the position shown. I
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SFA604B
WSU004
SFA449BB
ARA027
SFA651A
FSU
5. Separate lower ball joint stud from knuckle with suitable tool.
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WSU009
WSU005
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Inspection EES000IO
TRANSVERSE LINK
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● Check transverse link for damage, cracks or deformation and replace if necessary.
● Check rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation and replace if necessary.
(5.1 - 50 kg-cm,
4.4 - 43.4 in-lb)
Vertical end play “C” : 0 mm (0 in)
● Check dust cover for damage. Replace it and cover clamp if necessary.
SFA818A